Apply a Service Charge with Square for Restaurants
Note: Service charges may be considered taxable. For specific tax questions related to your business, be sure to consult with a tax professional.
With Square for Restaurants Plus on iOS devices, you can enable a fixed percentage service charge or a manual amount to apply to bills manually, automatically, or based on party size. You can also set up the tax for the service charge as nontaxable, tax assigned, or tax apportioned.
Note: Service charges are not available with Square for Restaurants on Android devices, Square Terminal, or Square Register at this time. Applying automatic service charges to all bills will only apply to Square for Restaurants Point of Sale version 5.35 and higher. Be sure to update your Square for Restaurants POS
Enable Service Charges
To enable service charges from your Tableau de bord Square en ligne:
Go to Settings > Business Information > Service Charges.
Enable a fixed percentage service charge or a manual service charge.
Click Save.
Service Charge Type
| Frais de service | Description |
|---|---|
| Frais de service manuels | Peuvent être calculés en pourcentage ou un montant fixe. Les frais de service que vous créez dans votre Tableau de bord Square sont appliqués au système PDV. Par exemple, si les frais de livraison sont fixes à 3 %, ce pourcentage sera défini comme frais de service manuels ajoutés à l’addition. |
| Frais de service variables |
Le montant exact est déterminé lors du passage en caisse. Une fois que des frais de service sont ajoutés à une addition, vous pouvez indiquer la valeur ou le pourcentage de ces frais spéciaux. |
Taxes
| Taxes | Description |
|---|---|
| Non taxables | Les taux de taxe n’ont pas d’incidence sur le montant des frais de service. |
| Taxes attribuées | Ces frais de service sont taxables et la totalité des frais de service sera taxée au taux attribué. |
| Taxes de répartition | Le taux de taxe des articles du panier s’applique aux frais de service. S’il y a deux articles dans le panier et que le taux de taxe de l’un est de 0 % et l’autre de 4 %, les frais de service seront taxés proportionnellement en fonction de la valeur des deux articles et de leur taux de taxe respectif. |
Important Notes About Service Charges
If you use service charges at your business, here are a few things to keep in mind:
Merchants are responsible for adhering to all regulations regarding imposing service charges on consumers when a card is used for payment.
Service charges are allowed but must not be excessive.
When deciding on the prices for your products and services, consider all of your operational costs and ensure you have a sustainable profit margin.
Learn more about applying a service charge with Square.
Service Charge Fees
Square's feeis taken out of the total amount of the transaction, including tax, tips, and any added service charges.
Service Charge Reporting
To view and export a report of transactions with service charges applied:
Go to Reporting > Rapports in your online Square Dashboard.
Click Frais de service.
Select your date range.
Click Export.
Disclaimer: Please note that this guidance is general in nature and does not constitute legal, tax, or any other type of professional advice. If you are unsure about your tax obligations or where to find the relevant information, we suggest you consult with a professional.